Sandra Schatten Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1814759 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $731,500 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $250,000 |
| The Frist Center for the Visual Arts | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $167,500 |
| Nashville Ballet | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $137,602 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $78,000 |
| Equal Chance for Education | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $57,830 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $51,600 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $40,000 |
| Tennessee Freedom Circle Education Fund | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $30,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $30,000 |
| Nashville Public Media | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25,000 |
| Oz Arts Nashville | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25,000 |
| The Porch | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25,000 |
| This Is Noteworthy | Water Valley, MS | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25,000 |
| Civic Design Center | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $20,000 |
| Humanities Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $18,000 |
| Studio Tenn | Franklin, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $15,470 |
| The Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $15,000 |
| Belcourt Theatre | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $7,500 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center - Nashville Jewish Film Festival | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $7,500 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $6,181 |
| Goodwill | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $6,150 |
| Nashville Dolphins | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,075 |
| Antiques & Garden Show | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Swan Ball - Cheekwood | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $3,721 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland, ME | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $2,500 |
| The Chestnut Group | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $2,000 |
| Friends of Warner Park | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $1,030 |
| Nashville Oic | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Kidizenship Inc | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,847,684 | 38 |
| 2023 | $1,813,437 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104385
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1814759
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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